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usquebaugh
(encz) | usquebaugh,whisky n: [irs.] [skot.] Michal Ambrož |
Usquebaugh
(gcide) | Usquebaugh \Us"que*baugh\, n. [Ir. or Gael. uisge beatha,
literally, water of life; uisge water + beatha life; akin to
Gr. bi`os life. See Quick, a., and cf. Whisky.]
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1. A compound distilled spirit made in Ireland and Scotland;
whisky.
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The Scottish returns being vested in grouse, white
hares, pickled salmon, and usquebaugh. --Sir W.
Scott.
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2. A liquor compounded of brandy, or other strong spirit,
raisins, cinnamon and other spices. --Brande & C.
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Usquebaugh
(gcide) | Usquebaugh \Us"que*baugh\, n. [Ir. or Gael. uisge beatha,
literally, water of life; uisge water + beatha life; akin to
Gr. bi`os life. See Quick, a., and cf. Whisky.]
[1913 Webster]
1. A compound distilled spirit made in Ireland and Scotland;
whisky.
[1913 Webster]
The Scottish returns being vested in grouse, white
hares, pickled salmon, and usquebaugh. --Sir W.
Scott.
[1913 Webster]
2. A liquor compounded of brandy, or other strong spirit,
raisins, cinnamon and other spices. --Brande & C.
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